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Subtract 32/30 from 21/25

1^st number: 21/25, 2^nd number: 1 2/30

21/25 - 32/30 is -17/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   21/25 = 21 × 6/25 × 6 = 126/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   32/30 = 32 × 5/30 × 5 = 160/150
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   126/150 - 160/150 = 126 - 160/150 = -34/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/75

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